How to get from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo by bus and train?

From Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Clybourn station. Next, take the 73 bus from Cortland & Ashland (East) station to Armitage & Clark (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

45min$6.00
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 73
73
Walk to Lincoln Park Zoo
Leaves from Des Plaines
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cortland & Ashland (East)
    ID 4070
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Clark & North (Nw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Armitage & Clark (East)
    ID 1405
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lincoln Park Zoo
    Walk to
    Lincoln Park Zoo
    2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo by bus and train via UP-NW, 20 and 156

To get from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 156 bus from Lasalle & Randolph (North) station to Stockton & Webster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

65min$7.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 156
156
Walk to Lincoln Park Zoo
Leaves from Des Plaines
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Lasalle (East)
    ID 446
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lasalle & Randolph (North)
    ID 4975
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stockton & Webster (North)
    ID 1143
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lincoln Park Zoo
    Walk to
    Lincoln Park Zoo
    2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo
The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago is approximately 16.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Des Plaines

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is River Rd & Pearson St/River St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Dee Road
  • Cumberland
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • River Rd & Pearson St/River St
  • River Rd & Mill St
  • River Rd & Miner St
Public transit stations close to Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago

Lincoln Park Zoo is located at 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Sedgwick.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Lincoln Park Zoo:

  • Sedgwick
  • Clark/Division
  • North/Clybourn

Bus stations close to Lincoln Park Zoo:

  • Stockton & Dickens (South)
  • Stockton & Dickens (North)
  • Clark & Webster (North)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo by bus and train via UP-NW, 20 and 156

To get from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 156 bus from Lasalle & Randolph (North) station to Stockton & Webster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

65min$7.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 156
156
Walk to Lincoln Park Zoo
Leaves from Des Plaines
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Lasalle (East)
    ID 446
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lasalle & Randolph (North)
    ID 4975
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stockton & Webster (North)
    ID 1143
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lincoln Park Zoo
    Walk to
    Lincoln Park Zoo
    2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 73.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 20, Bus line 156.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Lincoln Park Zoo?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #636| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Clybourn station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Clybourn station near Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines in Des Plaines and Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago by train and bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines to get to Lincoln Park Zoo?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #636| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines and Lincoln Park Zoo?

    Get off the train at the Clybourn stop, which is closest to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo?

    The last train from Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is the Union Pacific Northwest line. It leaves the Des Plaines station at 5:44 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo costs $6.00.

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